Public Safety

Lenoir Community College Public Safety Education Programs offer a variety of classes via the internet and the traditional classroom setting. Our programs are geared for the individual as well as hospital, EMS, fire, or law enforcement personnel who are interested in expanding their knowledge.

Emergency Management
Short-Term Training

Emergency Medical Science
Short-Term Training

Emergency Medical Science
Degree Program – Bridging

Fire & Rescue
Short-Term Training

Gunsmithing
Short-Term Training

Gunsmithing
Degree Program

Law Enforcement
Short-Term Training

Law Enforcement
Certificate – BLET

Law Enforcement
Degree Program- CJ

Have Questions?

The following is specific to EMS Training programs:

Advanced Placement

Workforce Development and Continuing Education EMS Programs

Lenoir Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education EMS programs—including Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic—do not currently offer advanced placement options.

Students enrolled in these programs are not permitted to transfer clinical hours or skills assessments from other institutions. To meet program requirements, students must successfully complete all minimum clinical hours, field internship hours, and required skills assessments at Lenoir Community College. Completion of these requirements is necessary to be eligible for testing through both the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

EMS Degree Programs

The Associate’s Degree in EMS Bridging program does allow advanced placement credit in accordance with the college’s policies. Students who hold a current Paramedic certification may be awarded up to 45 credit hours toward completion of the degree.

The Associate’s Degree in EMS program allows students to transfer credits from other accredited institutions following Lenoir Community College’s credit transfer policy.

For questions about credit transfer or advanced placement, please contact the EMS Program Director or the Admissions Office.

Accreditation

The Lenoir Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350

To contact CoAEMSP:
Commission on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992

EMS FAQs

Can I take the National Registry exam after completing the paramedic program?
Yes. We are fully accredited by CAAHEP which means that students that complete our programs are eligible for the National Registry exam. You are also eligible to take the North Carolina Paramedic certification exam if you choose to do so.

How is the program set up? What does hybrid mean>
The course is offered in a hybrid format. Hybrid means that some material is offered online and other material is delivered face-to-face. Your readings, homework, quizzes, and section exams will be offered online through Moodle. The online week runs from Monday to Sunday so all online assignments for the week are due by that Sunday evening at 11:59pm, unless otherwise noted. Skills sessions, some lecture, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS will all be offered during your on-site visit.

Do I have to come to main campus? If so, how often?
Yes, you have to come to main campus as part of your program. Refer to each individual programs on-site requirements for the specific number of on-site visits. These visits are spaced throughout the program.

Can I complete my clinical/EMS rotations in my home state?
It depends. Our program has been cleared to allow student clinical/EMS rotations in certain states. Refer to the clinical map in this packet to determine if your state is approved.

Do you offer tutoring?
Yes, tutoring is available. Students must formally request additional help from their instructor.

2023 Paramedic Programs Outcomes Reporting

NR/NC Written Exam 96.9%

Retention 89.5%

Positive Placement 94.1%

Reciprocity

Lenoir Community College does not guarantee reciprocity in other states after completing our EMS programs. Students will be able to test for the National Registry but specific reciprocity guidelines are set by each state’s Office of EMS rules regarding reciprocity. It is the student’s responsibility to check with their home state to determine if reciprocity can be awarded.

Recredentialing Guidelines for EMS Personnel

All EMS personnel must maintain continuing education hours in order to renew their EMS credential in the state of North Carolina. Those individuals wishing to recredential through LCC must adhere to the following guidelines:

If you are currently affiliated with an EMS agency that is an active member of an EMS system within the Lenoir Community College service area (Jones, Greene, Lenoir) you must follow that EMS System’s educational plan for validation of required hours and/or Technical Scope of Practice.
Outside EMS Professionals not affiliated with an agency and seeking validation by Lenoir Community College for re-credentialing will not be permitted unless one of the following criteria is met:

Must have obtained all required hours of continuing education through Lenoir Community College’s EMS continuing education courses.
OR
Must have successfully completed a Refresher course given by Lenoir Community College. Technical Scope of Practice is required for this class.
OR
Students in an initial certification course at Lenoir Community College who complete the required hours and subject matter for their current level may be validated for re-credentialing at their current level.

If you do not meet one of the items above, you will not be able to validate your continuing education for re-credentialing through Lenoir Community College.

Payment

Payment should be made within 48 hours of the course start date. Payment can be made with one of the following methods:
Check or Money Order (Please make payable to Lenoir Community College)
OR
Cash (Exact cash is required)